Kobalt 24V and 48V Yard Power Tools Short-Circuit

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dax_RGZv8ok/Charging the lithium-ion batteries through the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the tools causes the batteries to short-circuit creating a serious fire hazard. The affected brand is Kobalt. Affected: Kobalt 24V and 48V trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, pruning saws and related kits using USB-C batteries.About 554,780 Kobalt yard power tools and USB-C batteries were sold at Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026.You should immediately stop charging the USB-C batteries while they are inserted in the yard power tools. You should contact Greenworks Tools at 1-888-266-7096 or via the email [email protected] to receive free replacement batteries without USB-C charging capability, a charger adapter, updated instructions and a prepaid return shipping label. References on my website.#Recall45 #Kobalt #Greenworks #ProductRecall #FireSafety